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Harrowthon 2012 takes place on March 18th, 2012 and is a 10km charity fun run in aid of Feng Tai Orphanage. This 3rd Annual Harrowthon welcomes competitors from across Beijing to complete the run!
Feng Tai is a local orphanage that supports children with disabilities and specializes in...
The last day of firecrackers, fireworks and numerous meals with family and friends has arrived to celebrate the beginning of a new year! Today, February 6th, is the day of the Chinese Lantern Festival, which culminates the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. The main attraction of the...
The Lantern Festival (Yuán Xiāo Jié - 元宵节) occurs on the 15th day of the first month in the lunisolar calendar and marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. Like all the Chinese holidays, the Lantern Festival is wrapped in myths and legends!
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Chinese Zodiac
Many stories and legends tell the origin of the Chinese zodiac (shēngxiào - 生肖), but the most well-known (and also most fun) one states that the Jade Emperor invited the entire animal kingdom to partake in a tremendous race! The first 12 animals able to cross the river,...
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As an old Chinese proverb states: “All creations are reborn on new year’s day. It’s a celebration of change.” (万象更新- Wànxiàng gēngxīn)
Preparations
Days before the Chinese New Year people are very busy preparing for the festivities. Every family cleans...
In China, you actually get to celebrate New Year twice! Since 1912 China has adopted the Western (Gregorian) calendar, which means that in China people celebrate Chinese traditional New Year as well as New Year’s Day on the first of January.
So, clean out the old mess and embrace the...


